Sharmila Chand Sustainable fashion has arrived. ‘Eco- friendly’, ‘organic’ or ‘green’ are no more mere hip tags. Fashion houses are actually getting into the serious mode. Mango’s new, organic cotton collection called ‘Mango Committed’ is in stores this season; Zara’s ‘Join Life Collection’ features recycled material ‘Refibra’; H&M’s ‘Conscious Collection’, ‘Reformation’ collections turn around the … Read More →
SINGAPORE: He’s a fashion consultant, show producer and director and reality TV show judge. Daniel Boey is also known as the “godfather of Singapore fashion” – despite the fact that he is not a fashion designer. With his almost three decades in the fashion industry however, he has fought for recognition for Singaporean designers and models, … Read More →
When you have a daughter, typically around the age of eight or nine, the make-up question looms. And, like most parenting issues I find that not taking an extreme stance is the most workable approach. We all remember the kid who wasn’t allowed to watch TV, who spent playdates jammed up against a screen, any … Read More →
De Beers Group wants to make sure that future generations love—and also see the value in—diamonds. And it’s willing to invest in that eventuality. The international diamond company will put more than $140 million into its marketing efforts this year—its biggest spend in marketing since 2008, according to De Beers Group. The investment will be focused on drumming up consumer demand for diamond … Read More →
Fashion hasn’t always encouraged self-expression. Before the youthquakers in their ready-to-wear togs became the norm, trends trickled down to the masses through the couture. In this schema designers were dictators. Today, individualism in dress is not only encouraged, it’s communicated via many channels. A mix of high and low is accepted rather than the exception, … Read More →
Dive Brief: American Apparel has re-emerged online under new owner Gildan, with a strong pitch to fans that its famous basics are ethically produced, even in factories outside the United States. Through Sept. 5, the company is offering a free “fine jersey crewneck T-shirt,” for years one of the brand’s most enduring items, with orders of $50 or … Read More →
It was clothing to die for. The National Rifle Association put on a “fashion show’’ Friday in Milwaukee, Wis., showcasing gun-toting accessories. Forget about using slinky models to show-off the new fangled holsters — the gun organization instead hired guys with big guts and tattooed biker chicks to walk its first Concealed Carry Fashion Show. … Read More →